The Mortgage Secrets You NEED to Know Before Buying Real Estate ๐คซ๐ฆ
Release Date: 03/03/2025
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In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Royon Simon, a #mortgage broker, real estate investor, and financial literacy enthusiast. From almost losing his first property due to a mortgage mistake to becoming a trusted expert in the field, Royon shares invaluable insights on navigating the mortgage landscape in Canada. ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฐ @roystonsimon3213
๐ฅ What You'll Learn in This Episode:
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The biggest mortgage mistakes that could cost you your dream home โ
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The real reason some people never qualify for a mortgage ๐ฑ
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How to prepare as a first-time homebuyer or new immigrant ๐
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Why saving for a down payment the wrong way can delay your purchase โณ
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The truth about car loans, credit scores, and mortgage approvals ๐
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Insider mortgage hacks you wonโt hear from your bank ๐ฆ
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How to use foreign income & self-employment to buy property ๐ข
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Is real estate in Canada still a good investment? ๐ค
โ A candid conversation about vasectomy and family planning ๐, the challenges and its benefits
๐ก Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction to Royon Simon ๐๏ธ
[02:15] Why talking about money is still taboo ๐ฐ
[06:40] Royon's unexpected journey into real estate ๐ก
[12:30] The biggest mortgage mistake that almost cost him everything ๐จ
[18:50] How first-time buyers can avoid the same pitfalls ๐
[24:10] The real reason banks don't tell you everything ๐
[30:45] Credit score mistakes that kill mortgage approvals โ
[36:20] New immigrant homebuying strategies ๐
[42:10] The self-employed mortgage challenge & how to solve it ๐
[48:30] Canadian real estate market predictions for 2025 ๐
[55:00] โ The conversation about vasectomy & family planning ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆ
[1:02:10] โ Final thoughts & expert advice ๐
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